Merchandise Planner - Remote

3w3 weeks ago

CSC Generation

US · Full-time · $70,000 – $90,000

About this role

Adventure is our culture. At Backcountry, we are rooted in adventure, recognition, and wellbeing on and off the mountain. We spotlight employee stories, celebrate milestones, and offer exclusive outdoor perks.

As Merchandise Planner, you will own open-to-buy planning, demand forecasting, and inventory management across product categories. You will partner closely with the Merchandising team to build comprehensive merchandise plans and deliver margin and pricing recommendations.

This is a lean team where you will own a lot, move fast, and make decisions with full end-to-end responsibility. Within your first six months, you will have full ownership of your division's open-to-buy process and lead monthly reviews with senior leadership.

You will deliver data-driven recommendations that optimize sales, margin, and inventory turn. Whether at HQ, in a retail store, or remote, you will be part of a team that thrives on energy, exploration, and connection.

Requirements

3+ years of assortment, demand, or merchandise planning experience, including 2+ years in a retail ecommerce environment
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional aptitude for numbers and retail math
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and beyond) and strong aptitude to learn new technical applications quickly
Demonstrated daily use of AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, or similar) for real work—iterating on prompts, evaluating outputs critically
Exceptional communication and presentation skills—able to present complex information concisely to varied audiences
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across peers and cross-functional teams, and influence critical stakeholders
Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities; able to organize and prioritize workload under pressure to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive merchandise plans that align with company goals, sales targets, and market trends across multiple product categories
Own and manage Open-to-Buy meetings and monthly reviews with senior leadership
Forecast demand using historical data, market trends, and customer insights to drive accurate sales projections and inventory needs
Monitor inventory levels, analyze sell-through rates, and recommend actions to optimize on-order quantities, minimize stock-outs, and reduce overstock
Conduct regular financial analysis of sales performance, margin trends, and product profitability, presenting actionable recommendations
Manage the financial success of your division(s) by meeting sales, margin, and inventory turn goals
Ensure structured reporting deliverables are met, evaluating reports for accuracy and performance efficiency
Proactively identify opportunities beyond day-to-day operations to maximize sales potential and drive incremental growth

Benefits

Exclusive outdoor perks
Recognition and celebration of milestones
Focus on wellbeing on and off the mountain
Flexible remote or hybrid work location
Opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on energy, exploration, and connection